The railway line was electrified as long ago as 1974.

早在1974年铁路就电气化了。

Malaysia banned sand exports as long ago as 1997.

马来西亚早在1997年就禁止砂的出口。

I couldn't believe he lived as long ago as he did.

我真不敢相信作者生活在那么久远的年代。

The records show that they took place as long ago as 776 B.

文字记载说明早在公元前776年就已举行。

As long ago as 1430 there was an All-England Dueling Competition.

早在1430年就有了全英格兰决斗比赛。